The Micro and Nanostructured Materials  (NanoLab) is composed of faculty members and researchers with expertise in the field of condensed matter physics. Building on core competencies in solid-state, surface, and plasma physics, the group has developed a bottom-up nanotechnological approach to the synthesis and characterization of micro- and nanostructured materials, particularly thin films and surfaces. Its research focuses on the relationship between nanoscale structure and functional properties, such as electronic, optical, and chemical behavior. Research activities include vapor-phase deposition and the use of advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques to investigate innovative nanostructures.